[ does it matter if he wants her to? maybe, with their strange meeting and subsequent connection. ]

[ canting his head, ] Do you — want to, I mean.

[ a delicate balance to strike. morningstar matters to this world, so fitz handles all matters related to it with care. he still has a great deal to prove to its agents (and himself). has to be sure everyone with him and peggy also cares about the people of this world — that they want to listen, not just be the big damn hero. ]

You're already helping with a core project. [ outreach. it's a casual observation, moved past with a shrug. ] And anyone can join, if they believe in what we do. [ a gesture to himself. ] That's why I'm here.

[ 'cause Gaby had every right to turn him and Peggy away, when they came calling. ]